Amman Citadel
Walk through an astounding open-air museum, with archaeological remains of Ammonite, Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods, and magnificent panoramic views of Amman.
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730 AD
Flanked by columns, the street connected the Entrance Hall to key palace areas. Access to the street would have been restricted, with gates at each end controlling entry. Side passages lead off the street to residential units.
A partly-covered drain can be seen, running diagonally near the middle of the street. This was part of the clever subterranean Umayyad water system that enabled the supply of water to the entire site.
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
Walk through an astounding open-air museum, with archaeological remains of Ammonite, Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods, and magnificent panoramic views of Amman.